READY IN 25 mins

Grilled Tuna Steaks with Grape and Caper Salsa

Read Reviews (30)

"This is a great summer dish to serve to family and friends. Make sure to rinse the capers well. Goes nicely with a light arugula salad." — Drew

Directions

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
Stir together grapes, capers, shallot, parsley, and olive oil in a bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside. Place tuna steaks onto a plate, and brush with lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook tuna steaks on preheated grill until cooked to desired degree of doneness, 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Serve with the grape and caper salsa.

Kitchen-Friendly View

PREP 20 mins
COOK 5 mins
READY IN 25 mins

Reviews More Reviews

Most Helpful Positive Review

Oct 21, 2008

This is an AAWESOME recipe - so quick and easy to make and yet absolutely gourmet in taste!! I made two small changes to the recipe, out of necessity: had no capers on hand so substituted small quartered olives (rinsed and patted dry) and broiled the tuna rather than barbecuing it. The flavour was absolutely delicious - the fresh parsley/grapes was so fresh tasting. The olives worked really well as a substitute (although I am looking forward to trying it again with the capers). (One word of caution - be careful not to overcook the tuna as it dries out) Thanks Drew for a wonderful recipe!!

—Katherine

See full review »

Most Helpful Critical Review

May 03, 2010

I wasn't a big fan on the tuna, but the salsa was better than I expected. Maybe the tuna I had wasn't a good enough quality? Just was kind of blah for me.

—WSBLEND

See full review »

37 Ratings

See other versions of this recipe!

Jul 14, 2008

Delicious summer recipe. The salsa is fantastic with the lightly marinated tuna steak done medium or medium rare. Highly recommended with steamed veggies and a chilled glass of riesling.

—Marles

See full review »

Jul 05, 2009

Excellent! - surprising and unique flavor combo. Even 2-3 minutes per side was a bit too much if you want it medium rare - depends on how thick your fish is. Thanks for submitting this creative recipe.

—sinclairatl

See full review »

Mar 02, 2011

Must admit that I was a little concerned about the combination of grapes and capers. However, we were very pleasantly surprised. The sweet and briny flavors come together very nicely. The only thing I would do different is quarter the grapes instead of halving them next time.

—RandyW

See full review »

Aug 24, 2009

What a fantastic summer dish. I really liked the combo of the grapes, shallots and capers: alternatively sweet, salty and sharp. This recipe is really about the salsa, because it could be just as easily used on salmon, swordfish, chicken, maybe even pork. I look forward to introducing this simple recipe to friends and family.

—Hulk

See full review »

Jan 28, 2009

I really loved this combination of grapes and capers. It was the first time I prepared tuna steaks and I was afraid of undercooking. I will follow recipe /cooking time exactly next time. They were still delicious. My husband and son liked the meal, not as much as I did but they are hard to please so I considered this a success. We will have this again. I will also use the caper/grape combination on salmon which I prepare often.

—LYCACLARK

See full review »

Jan 10, 2011

Yum Yum! This is the first time I've worked with tuna steaks and like others I overcooked em a bit but this was still really good. I loved the salsa, I kept eating it by itself. I served it alongside some grilled cheesy polenta, the combo was awesome!

—Vanessa

See full review »

Edit

Glad you liked it! Your friends will, too:

Did you tweak the recipe? Edit and save your own version of it!

Edit this recipe

More Recipes Like This See all

Grilled Macadamia-Crusted Tuna with Papaya Salsa

Grilled Tropical Tuna Steaks

Grilled Jalapeno Tuna Steaks

Grilled Yellowfin Tuna with Marinade

Blackened Tuna Steaks with Mango Salsa

Grilled Tuna Steaks with Dill Sauce

Grilled Tuna with Fresh Horseradish

Easy Grilled Tuna

Tuna Steaks with Melon Salsa

Savory Pan-Seared Tuna Steaks

Nutrition

Calories
348 kcal
17%

Carbohydrates
18.3 g
6%

Cholesterol
102 mg
34%

Fat
6.1 g
9%

Fiber
1.4 g
6%

Protein
54.1 g
108%

Sodium
524 mg
21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Tuna Steaks with Grape and Caper Salsa

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 348
Calories from Fat: 55

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.1g 9 %
Saturated Fat 1.2g 6 %
Cholesterol 102mg 34 %
Sodium 524mg 21 %
Potassium 1228mg 34 %
Total Carbohydrates 18.3g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 6 %
Protein 54.1g 108 %
Sugars 14.2g
Vitamin A 10 %
Vitamin C 36 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 23 %
Thiamin 97 %
Niacin 242 %
Vitamin B6 123 %
Magnesium 45 %
Folate 10 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.